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Baseball Australia Diamond Awards - Call for Nominations Attention One and All
We are moving fast to the next Baseball Australia Diamond Awards and the first step in our process is to call for nominations of award categories. We would be pleased if you could take the time to nominate those most deserving. We would also appreciate your effort to communicate the call for nominations to the wider baseball community, such as those who may not visit our site. Please note, that for the first time, to take advantage of the wider community of coaching staff, this year we have opened this category up to Club and State coaches as well as National. You will find this category at the end of this message. The following categories are available for nomination and are accompanied by the protocol for each one. Links to nomination forms can be found at the end of this page. Nominations are to be fully completed, then endorsed (as outlined), then submitted to “The Administration Manager, Australian Baseball Federation, PO Box 1028, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213” by 31 August 2010. PRESIDENT’S AWARD To be nominated by the President of the ABF, a Director of the ABF, or State / Territory Associations. The President’s Award is presented for outstanding service, achievement and / or assistance at any level, without restriction to time or length of service. The award is made to an individual, a club, an organisation, a company, or a sponsor. The nomination is to be endorsed by the President of the ABF and approved by a simple majority of the Directors of the ABF.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP To be nominated by any individual, club, State / Territory Association, or affiliated organisation. Life Membership of the ABF is the highest level of honour bestowed by the ABF. The award is presented for outstanding service to the ABF over an extended period of time (minimum of ten years) at national and international levels. The award is made to an individual, with a maximum of one awarded each year. The nomination is to be endorsed by a Director of the ABF, a State / Territory Association, or an affiliated organisation. However, no Director, State / Territory Association, or affiliated organisation can endorse more than one nomination. The winning nomination will be determined and approved by a three-quarter majority of the Directors of the ABF.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR To be nominated by an individual, a club, a State / Territory Association, or affiliated organisation. The Volunteer of the Year award is presented for recognition of an individual’s contribution and commitment to Baseball in a volunteer capacity. Nominations must clearly state the context and contribution made by the individual, as well as the positive impact the individual has achieved for an organisation or persons within the sport. The award is made to an individual. The nomination is to be endorsed by the local State / Territory Association. The winning nomination will be determined and approved by a simple majority of the Directors of the ABF.
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR To be nominated by a club, or a State / Territory Association.
The Administrator of the Year award is presented for outstanding administrative service and achievements at club or State / Territory levels. Nominations must include descriptive text of outstanding service, highlights and achievements. The award is made to an individual. The nomination is to be endorsed by the local State / Territory Association. The winning nomination will be determined and approved by a simple majority of the Directors of the ABF.
CLUB OF THE YEAR To be nominated by an individual, a club, a State / Territory Association, or an affiliated organisation. The Club of the Year award is presented in recognition of significant achievements in meeting and exceeding the expectations of its members and the greater community. Nominations must clearly state the club’s achievements across areas of governance, performance, participation, community involvement and service to members. To be eligible a club must be active and compliant with the national My Club registration database. The award is made to a club. The nomination is to be endorsed by the local State / Territory Association. The winning nomination will be determined and approved by a simple majority of the Directors of the ABF.
COACH OF THE YEAR To be nominated by an individual, a club, a State / Territory Association or the national head office of the ABF. The Coach of the Year award is presented in recognition of an individual’s contribution and commitment to the game and participants in a coaching capacity. Nominations must include descriptive text of a coach’s achievements, skills, ongoing self-development, accreditation, behaviour and conduct and can reflect on long-term service in the development of athletes. The award is made to a coach. The nomination is to be endorsed by the local State / Territory Association. The winning nomination will be determined and approved by a simple majority of the Directors of the ABF.
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